The Bible's View of Prostitution

Does the Bible ever say there is nothing wrong with prostitution or with being a prostitute? No it does not.

https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/P/prostitute.html

https://www.openbible.info/topics/prostitution

https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/pure-worship/survives/bring-end-to-your-prostitution/

https://biblehub.com/topical/p/prostitute.htm

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/sacred-prostitution-in-the-story-of-judah-and-tamar/

https://www.proquest.com/openview/86440a167e523162b886d0222e80f4f9/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/prostitution

Jehovah "Alone" Is Holy?

In Jude 4, we read that Jesus Christ (I am aware of variant readings and interpretations) is "our only Owner and Lord" (TON MONON DESPOTHN KAI KURION hHMWN).

If Jesus is the proper referent discussed in this passage, then Jude's use of "only" may seem somewhat problematic since (as subordinationists generally understand the matter) Jesus is not the "only" Lord for Christians.

Assuming a subordinationist understanding of matters, I would like to ask whether the word "only" excludes others from serving as lords for Christian followers of Jesus. In other words, does MONOS have to mean that there is no other Lord for the Christian congregation but Jesus Christ? I think the question is fitting in light of what Revelation 15:4 says about God:

TIS OU MH FOBHQHi KURIE KAI DOXASEI TO ONOMA SOU hOTI MONOS hOSIOS

Yet we also read that an "overseer" (TON EPISKOPON) must be hOSION (Titus 1:8). Furthermore, Christians are exhorted to lift up "holy hands" (hOSIOUS XEIRAS) in prayer to God (1 Ti 2:8).

So it seems that the doxological exclamation MONOS hOSIOS (in Revelation 15:4) does not mean others cannot be hOSIOS or possess the quality of hOSIOTHS.

For the record, one dictionary defines the English word "only" in this way:

"unquestionably the best--PEERLESS; alone in its class or kind: SOLE <an only child>"

So Jehovah's quality of holiness that belongs to him alone can be understood in more than one sense. Compare 1 Samuel 2:2.

Introduction to 1 Peter (Modified Talk)

The Greek word translated "holy" appears 8 times in Peter's first inspired letter (1 Pet. 1:12, 15-16; 2:5, 9; 3:5). Therefore, 1 Peter clearly emphasizes our need to be holy. For example, notice 1 Pet. 1:14-16.

To be holy means to be clean or set apart for Jehovah's service. Holiness is not a choice, but an obligation: we must be holy in all our conduct as Jehovah our heavenly Father is holy. Yet how can we imitate God's holiness since we're imperfect, but he is not?

Although we're imperfect sinners, we manifest holiness by obediently preaching the kingdom good news and setting an example in our daily conduct (Philippians 2:15). However, when we unintentionally commit sin, we exemplify holiness by showing true remorse and shunning "practices that dishonor Jehovah.​" How fitting the prayer in Ps. 79:9:

Help us, O God of our salvation,

For the sake of your glorious name;

Rescue us and forgive our sins for the sake of your name. (Psalm 79:9)

Our worship cannot be clean if we do things that Jehovah hates, such as actions that are immoral, violent, or connected with demonism. (Romans 6:12-14; 8:13) However, it would also displease Jehovah if we allowed ourselves to be entertained by such things. Do we exercise caution when watching TV, listening to music or reading books?

The Bible encourages us to be morally, spiritually and physically clean. 1 Peter is one inspired source that exhorts us to be holy as Jehovah is holy.